That Eerie Feeling

I sat at my desk, just typing away
The snow was falling, throughout the whole day.
There was no one home, just me and my pet
This eerie feeling, the chills I did get.

I swear I heard steps, above in the hall
I stood really still, and shouted a call.
The cat came walking, for he was quite near
What I was hearing, it wasn’t that clear.

It seemed to be close, right above my head
In my son’s bedroom, and right by his bed.
What was I hearing, up moving about?
Should I go and see, or get the heck out?

I snuck up the stairs, and tried to be brave
I looked all about, no signs had they gave.
Okay I was scared, for my house is old.
Entering the room, it felt rather cold.

So I went back down, and began to type
I heard it again, I knew I was right.
So I grabbed my purse, and walked out the door
I needed to go, get milk at the store.

Upon my return, my daughter was there
I heard it again, and I told her where.
“Mother” she had said, and rather aloof
That’s snow falling off, of our high-pitched roof.

I wasn’t convinced, and felt really dumb
Not sure she was right, I still was quite numb.
Your eyes can play tricks, and your ears can too
Watch for the shadow, that brushes by you!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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George   Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 3:01 AM
Enjoyed your story very much, Kelly. Congratulations on yor win in John's contest. Love, Lainie
Brown Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 7:03 AM
Congratulations Kelly on your well deserved win in John Heck's contest "Edge". Love, Carol
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July 16, 2010 at 2:53 PM
Congrats Kelly on your winning poem in John's Edge contest with this marvelous creation.. enjoy your victory.. with luv..
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February 27, 2010 at 5:41 PM
Hey Kelly, My congratulations on your win in the contest! Great job! Peace, Audrey
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February 27, 2010 at 4:57 PM
Kelly, thanks for supporting my contest with this porm. Congratulations, Agape, Moses
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February 27, 2010 at 3:59 PM
eerie ! well witten,Kelly! Congratulations to you.-Robert
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February 27, 2010 at 7:30 AM
This was a compelling poem, Kelly. Love that last line. Congratulations on your success in John's contest! Love, Carolyn
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February 27, 2010 at 7:14 AM
Congrats Kelly on your winning poem in Moses contest ... an amazing write and wonderful win..enjoy this victory..luv.. Linda-Marie
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January 22, 2010 at 11:29 AM
I want to Thank you, graciously, for supporting my contest. Sincerely, Moses
Brown Avatar
January 17, 2010 at 6:19 AM
Thank you for sharing your amazing poetry with us all here at PoetrySoup this beautiful Sunday morning. Hope to see your poetry posted here for many years to come Kelly. Love, Carol
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January 16, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Excellent rhyme, Kelly! Great imagery and flow! And the eyes do play tricks on you just as the ears do at times! Peace and love, Audrey Thank you for your kind comments on my poem, Kelly! Hope you're well.
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January 16, 2010 at 7:50 AM
Wonderful rhyme and a lovely little story Kelly. I could see your every move >> if you want to write a blog, go to your member and you can write a blog from there. To Soup Mail, just click on the Soup Bowl every single time, and thi will open up a new Soup Mail every time >> have a great weekend >> James
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